Barrage de Fully

The Fully Dam rises 11.05 meters high and stretches 109.6 meters across, positioned at an elevation of 2,130 meters in the Swiss Alps.

Construction of the Fully Dam began in 1912, with workers using steep mountain paths and funiculars to transport materials before its completion in 1914.

The dam represents Switzerland's early commitment to hydroelectric power generation, transforming the natural lake into an essential energy infrastructure.

Three turbine sites at the Fully Dam generate 9 gigawatt-hours annually, supplying 30 percent of the Fully municipality's power requirements.

Upon its inauguration, the dam's penstock provided a 1,643-meter drop, setting a world record that remained unbroken until the Dixence Dam in 1934.

Location: Fully

Inception: 1912

Official opening: 1914

Elevation above the sea: 2,130 m

Height: 11.05 m

Length: 109.6 m

GPS coordinates: 46.17528,7.09500

Latest update: March 14, 2025 18:42